THE BIG FIVE PERSONALITY TEST

Intoduction

This is a personality test; it will help you understand why you act the way that you do and how your personality
is structured.

Procedure

The test consists of fifty items that you must rate on how true they are about you on a five point scale
where 1=Disagree, 2=Slightly disagree, 3=Neutral, 4=Slightly agree and 5=Agree. It takes most people 3-8
minutes to complete.

Participation

Your use of this tool should be for educational or entertainment purposes only. The results of this test
are not psychological or psychiatric advice of any kind and come with no guarantee of accuracy or fitness for a
particular purpose. Responses to this test will be recorded anonymously (without any personality identifying
information), and may be used for research or otherwise distributed.

References: https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/IPIP-BFFM/

Your Personality Trait Scores

This Big Five assessment measures your scores on five major dimensions of personality: Openness,
Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism (sometimes abbreviated OCEAN).

Openness
Openness describes a person’s tendency to think in abstract, complex ways. High scorers tend to be
creative, adventurous, and intellectual. They enjoy playing with ideas and discovering novel experiences. Low
scorers tend to be practical, conventional, and focused on the concrete. They tend to avoid the unknown and
follow traditional ways.
Openness is strongly related to a person’s interest in art and culture. People who are high in openness
tend to enjoy the arts and seek out unusual, complex forms of self-expression. People who are low in
openness are often suspicious of the arts and prefer to focus on more practical pursuits.

Conscientiousness
Conscientiousness describes a person’s ability to exercise self-discipline and control in order to pursue
their goals. High scorers are organized and determined, and are able to forego immediate gratification for the
sake of long-term achievement. Low scorers are impulsive and easily sidetracked.
The concept of Conscientiousness focuses on a dilemma we all face: shall I do what feels good now, or
instead do what is less fun but will pay off in the future? Some people are more likely to choose fun in the
moment, and thus are low in Conscientiousness. Others are more likely to work doggedly toward their goals,
and thus are high in this trait.

Extraversion
Extraversion describes a person’s inclination to seek stimulation from the outside world, especially in
the form of attention from other people. Extraverts engage actively with others to earn friendship, admiration,
power, status, excitement, and romance. Introverts, on the other hand, conserve their energy, and do not work
as hard to earn these social rewards.
Extraversion seems to be related to the emotional payoff that a person gets from achieving a goal.
While everyone experiences victories in life, it seems that extroverts are especially thrilled by these victories,
especially when they earn the attention of others. Getting a promotion, finding a new romance, or winning an
award are all likely to bring an extrovert great joy. In contrast, introverts do not experience as much of a “high”
from social achievements. They tend to be more content with simple, quiet lives, and rarely seek attention from
others.
Agreeableness
Agreeableness describes a person’s tendency to put others’ needs ahead of their own, and to
cooperate rather than compete with others. People who are high in Agreeableness experience a great deal of
empathy and tend to get pleasure out of serving and taking care of others. They are usually trusting and
forgiving.
People who are low in Agreeableness tend to experience less empathy and put their own concerns
ahead of others. Low scorers are often described as hostile, competitive, and antagonistic. They tend to have
more conflictual relationships and often fall out with people.

Neuroticism
Neuroticism describes a person’s tendency to experience negative emotions, including fear, sadness,
anxiety, guilt, and shame. While everyone experiences these emotions from time to time, some people are
more prone to them than others.
This trait can be thought of as an alarm system. People experience negative emotions as a sign that
something is wrong in the world. You may be in danger, so you feel fear. Or you may have done something
morally wrong, so you feel guilty. However, not everyone has the same reaction to a given situation. High
Neuroticism scorers are more likely to react to a situation with fear, anger, sadness, and the like. Low
Neuroticism scorers are more likely to brush off their misfortune and move on.

Reference: https://www.truity.com/test-results/bigfive/17315/27284556

FAQ about Big Five Personality Test

Q. What personality traits does this Big Five test measure?

A. The Big Five personality test measures the five personality factors that psychologists have determined
are core to our personality makeup. The Five Factors of personality are:

Openness - How open a person is to new ideas and experiences

Conscientiousness - How goal-directed, persistent, and organized a person is
Extraversion - How much a person is energized by the outside world
Agreeableness - How much a person puts others' interests and needs ahead of their own
Neuroticism - How sensitive a person is to stress and negative emotional triggers
The Big Five model of personality is widely considered to be the most scientifically robust way to describe
personality differences. It is the basis of most modern personality research.

Q. How long is this test?

A. The test consists of 60 questions and takes about 5-10 minutes to complete.

Q. What will I learn from my test report?

A. You will first see a brief, free report showing the basic findings of your personality test. Then, you have
the option of unlocking your full report for a small fee. To see what you can expect from your full report, check
out this sample Big Five report.

Q. Is this personality test really free?

A. You do not need to purchase or register to take this test and view an overview of your results. If you
would like, you can purchase a more comprehensive full report for a small fee.

Q. Is this personality test scientific and/or accurate?

A. This test has been researched extensively to ensure it is valid and reliable. It is based on psychological
research into the core of personality, and our own psychometric research. Your scores show you how you
compare to the other people in a large, international sample for each of the Big Five personality traits.
Q. Can I have my employees, team or group take the Big Five test?

A. Absolutely. Our Truity @ Work platform is designed to make it easy to give the Big Five personality test
to your team or group. See discounted group pricing and learn how to quickly and easily set up testing for your
group on the Testing for Business page.

Q. What is the difference between Big Five, Five Factor, and the OCEAN model of personality?

A. Big Five, Five Factor, and OCEAN are all ways of describing the same theory of personality. Multiple
psychological studies have arrived at the conclusion that the differences between people's personalities can be
organized into five broad categories, called the Big Five or Five Factors. These are sometimes referred to as
the five broad dimensions of personality.

References https://www.truity.com/test/big-five-personality-test

These are the statements:

1. I have a kind word for everyone. 30. I am not interested in abstract ideas.
2. I am always prepared. 31. I criticize other people.
3. I feel comfortable around people. 32. I find it difficult to get to work.
4. I often feel blue. 33. I stay in the background.
5. I believe in the importance of art. 34. I seldom feel blue.
6. I feel I am better than other people. 35. I do not like art.
7. I avoid taking on a lot of responsibility. 36. I stop what I am doing to help other people.
8. I make friends easily. 37. I change my plans frequently.
9. There are many things that I do not like about 38. I don't talk a lot.
myself. 39. I feel comfortable with myself.
10. I am interested in the meaning of things. 40. I avoid philosophical discussions.
11. I treat everyone with kindness and sympathy. 41. Original
12. I get chores done right away. 42. Systematic
13. I am skilled in handling social situations. 43. Shy
14. I am often troubled by negative thoughts. 44. Soft-Hearted
15. I enjoy going to art museums. 45. Tense
16. I accept people the way they are. 46. Inquisitive
17. It’s important to me that people are on time. 47. Forgetful
18. I am the life of the party. 48. Reserved
19. My moods change easily. 49. Agreeable
20. I have a vivid imagination. 50. Nervous
21. I take care of other people before taking care 51. Creative
of myself. 52. Self-Disciplined
22. I make plans and stick to them. 53. Outgoing
23. I don't like to draw attention to myself. 54. Charitable
24. I often feel anxious about what could go 55. Moody
wrong. 56. Imaginative
25. I enjoy hearing new ideas. 57. Organized
26. I start arguments just for the fun of it. 58. Talkative
27. I always make good use of my time. 59. Humble
28. I have a lot to say. 60. Pessimisti
29. I often worry that I am not good enough.